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I have made a few different strops out of old belts and scrap leather that Ive found at shoe repair shops but Id like to make a good quality one this time and use the right kind of leather. I know this has been talked about before but after some searching I haven't really found a definitive answer to what the best leather for knife sharpening is. This is what Ive found out after doing some research on razor strops, Im not sure if the same applys to knife sharpening?
1. if using a compound/paste then you want either a good 100% hard wool felt or 7-9oz tanned cowhide
2. if not using any paste/compound then a heavy red Latigo
Does this sound right?? Ive found a few sellers online that sell cowhide and Latigo in 2-3in strips I might pick some up and start experimenting. Anyone know where to find the hard pressed wool felt??
Thanks
1. if using a compound/paste then you want either a good 100% hard wool felt or 7-9oz tanned cowhide
2. if not using any paste/compound then a heavy red Latigo
Does this sound right?? Ive found a few sellers online that sell cowhide and Latigo in 2-3in strips I might pick some up and start experimenting. Anyone know where to find the hard pressed wool felt??
Thanks